Desperados is the home of authentic Mexican food in Islington. We serve delicious, slow-cooked Mexican street food. Our menu is available to take away, or you can relax and enjoy the full Desperados experience in our famous restaurant. Our mouth-watering menu includes fresh tacos, burritos and quesadillas, with fillings like pulled pork, homemade Mexican chorizo, chilli prawns, spiced roasted squash and many more. We also offer a range of traditional drinks, from Mexican top-shelf tequila to Mexican beers.

Happy Hour - Monday - Friday: 5pm to 7pm only when main course is ordered

Happy Hour all night on Tuesdays for Ladies - only when main ordered - £3.95 Cocktails

Lunch Menu £9.95 Monday to Sunday

Winner of the 2016 best South American restaurant in London Award.

Menu

All Tortillas are Gluten free and can be served as Vegan too

Mexican Starters

Crispy San Diego Chicken

£4.95

Three sliced deep fried baby chicken breast strips in golden breadcrumbs, topped with home made chilli garlic mayo sauce and served with jalapeno slice and salad to garnish

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Dined on 17 January 2020

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It was the best Mexican food i tasted in London, the staff were amazing. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great for any event. Food was reasonably priced. I loved it and this is coming from someone who hates Mexican food.

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Dined on 28 November 2019

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The staff were not attentive, there was happy hour before 7pm, but the staff are reluctant to take anymore drinks order just before 7pm. Remember to check your bill! They didn’t give us any happy hour price for the drinks, we have to ask them change for twice to get it right!!

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Dined on 16 May 2019

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I have been visiting this restaurant for some time over the last 10 odd years however its quality, value for money and the overall experience has been slipping. I found the food rather bland this time and portion sizes a lot smaller. The ambience is very nice and the Staff are very friendly and provide pretty good service. It's just the food quality; it used to be really good authentic Mexican food however it's not the same any more.

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Dined on 9 April 2019

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I and my husband went here to try authentic Mexican food in London. We were impressed with the many vegetarian options in their menu, a rarity in London. We ordered nachos with salsa on the side, burrito and chimichanga. Their portion size is great! We absolutely loved the nachos, they were crisp and delicious. Their guacamole and sour cream were fresh and delightful. I was disappointed with my burrito but my husband enjoyed his chimichanga. Their ambience was very lively and comforting. The place is well lit and has excellent Spanish music playing. Our server was very polite and courteous. Overall, a nice decent place to hangout with your friends/famiky if you wish to try authentic Mexican food. 3.5/5

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Dined on 6 April 2019

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Great food and a good price. However, very disappointed that they would not accept my open table gift card although they accept MasterCard. Bit frustrating considering we only booked this restaurant because it was on Open Table and we wanted to use my gift card...

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Dined on 8 March 2018

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I wasn’t impressed with this place at all. The menu had everything you’d expect from a Mexican but the dishes were very basic and poor in my opinion. I went for fajitas, quality of the meat wasn’t the best and in hindsight many better local places to choose from.

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Dined on 23 February 2018

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Desperado's was great fun, lively atmosphere, delicious cocktails and food to die for.Decoration of restaurant is quirky Toilet art is a talking pointOnly downside was it was chilly & blowy every time the main door was opened & our napkins flew off our laps

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Dined on 28 January 2018

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Food ok. We ordered from the lunch menu so the portions weren’t large. If you a person who eats a lot you might not find the starter and main enough. Drinks alcoholic and non are well, well overpriced which is disappointing. Sorry. £2.40 for a can of coke is nearing extortion. Food is tasty though.

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Dined on 2 December 2017

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The food was good and also the environment, just didn’t like that they put us in a smaller table for 11 people when they had the all upper floor empty. But the sirvthat was serving us was really nice and pattience.Don’t recomend the sangria, is really bad. But in another hand the margaritas are amazing!

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Dined on 11 November 2017

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The open table booking didn’t get through to the system so we hadn’t wait 20mins in an overcrowded back restaurant for a table to become free. We got drinks and pir main arrived, the food was mediocre at best. The staff were friendly and as efficient as they could be given how understaffed they were for the volume of clients.

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Dined on 11 November 2017

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Just a meal for my birthday. The food tasted amazing and the value for money was great. The portions were great and they had plenty of cocktails to choose from. The food came out within 10 minutes of us ordering which was great because we were very hungry and we definitely made that vocal(lol). Only downside was that our table was positioned right near the stairs and the bar so it was very busy with people walking past. I will definitely come back again.

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Dined on 3 November 2017

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Our first meal at a Mexican restaurant and the food was fantastic, the staff were friendly and there was plenty of food to choose from and at a reasonable price. We will definitely go back next time we're in London.

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Dined on 27 October 2017

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This is A amazing restaurant, this is honestly the best Mexican food I have Had in London. The staff are so nice, quick and friendly! They go out of their way to make you feel special. The food menu has a lot of choice to pick from so there is something for everyone, the cocktails and bottled beers are so tasty and strong. I highly recommend this restaurant for the staff, lotion, ambience and food An great cocktails. Thank you

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Dined on 17 September 2017

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Only thing that was abit much was the service charge which isn't optional just so you know other than that me and my family had a great night ! And having a birthday here is so much fun the way they sing happy birthday is too funny

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Dined on 16 September 2017

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Had a great time and was pleased with the service. Had to ask for a full menu (automatically provided a lunch menu) and disappointed they did not offer Churros as a dessert - However, the food was tasty, arrived in good time and plentiful with many different options. The waiters were friendly and helpful. Would recommend and go again!

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Dined on 25 August 2017

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Fantastic atmosphere friendly service with a smile. I like the feel of the environment. It gives you a great feeling of being in Mexico. A great place to get away and unwind with a wide variety of cocktails and delicious Mexican cuisines with Spanish music playing in the background. Will go again soon

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Dined on 4 August 2017

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Really disappointment, They are interested on larger crowded for huge bill , No generous staffsFood was not up to the standard what we except in a Mexican restaurant . Really waste of money they ruined . Need to try some alternate place which opened recently in angel...